Mollywood is known for its original storylines. These movie adaptations of true events prove that when real life meets reel life, magic happens.
1. EnnuNinteMoideen
The story revolves around Kanchanamala and Moideen who fell and remained in love with each other in spite of religious differences and family pressures. This is a real life story that happened in Mukkam, near Kozhikode in Kerala.
Cast: Prithiviraj and Parvathy
2. Celluloid
This movie was a tribute to JC Daniel, who is known as the Father of Malayalam Cinema. He was the first man to make a motion picture in the language. However, his contribution to the industry went literally unnoticed.
Cast: Prithviraj
3. PaleriManikyam: OruPathiraKolapathakathinte Katha
The first ever case of sexual harassment and murder of a young woman in Paleri, Kerala has been portrayed in this film. The victim was Thiyya woman whose murder remained a mystery for more than 50 years.
Cast: Mythili, Mammootty
4. Crime File
Crime File was based on the most sensational Abhaya Murder case which made screaming headlines in all leading newspapers. It was one which showed the convents in a bad light. It is a mystery of a nun being murdered in a convent.
Cast: Suresh Gopi, Sangita
5. Venal Odungathae
A couple hailing for Ernakulam lose their only son. They went on to fight the authorities for the semen of their son in order to try for a surrogate child to replace their son.
Cast: Salim Kumar and Seema Biswas
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